(A) Applications; contents. Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in any Reading Design District shall be made to the Zoning Administrator pursuant to § 1244.02. Such applications shall be made on such form or forms as may be provided. The information required for submission shall demonstrate the compliance of the proposed improvement, construction or development with the specific standards for the Reading Design District.
(B) Modification procedure. Any supplemental regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter may be modified as provided in division (C) of this section after public hearing upon a finding by the Planning Commission that the modifications will result in public benefit through substantial improvements related to any of the following conditions:
(1) Utility and other service distribution lines will be placed underground;
(2) An improvement in public safety will result;
(3) The use of creative site planning and design in order to provide for efficient use of land and an improved environment will result.
(C) Modification limits. Upon having made the findings set forth in division (B) of this section, the regulations set forth therein may be modified by the Planning Commission up to the following limits:
(1) The gross dwelling unit density and floor area limitations of any area proposed for development shall remain unchanged and conform to the basic overall density and floor area limitations of the supplemental regulations in the Reading Design District. However, lot dimensions, building height, building setbacks, parking requirements, front, side, and rear yard requirements or other specific development standards may be modified to provide for a more functional and desirable use of the property.
(2) Height limitations may be removed, provided such additional stories to dwelling structures shall not:
(a) Increase gross dwelling unit densities or floor area as set forth in the approved development plan;
(b) Such heights shall result in appropriate reduction in building coverage and adherence to the objectives set forth in this chapter; and
(c) Such heights shall not adversely affect surrounding structures.
(Ord. 2010-58, passed 8-10-10)